PANAJI (GOA): From Thursday, June 29, GTDC re-commences it’s monsoon adventure activity –  white water rafting on the waters of Mhadei river for the season. With the monsoon showers bursting from the skies, it is a perfect time to soak in the refreshing rain and ride the rapids of the gorgeously moody river amid the spectacular forested scenery along the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary.

The activity offers not just one but two rafting trips each day with the first trip at 9:30 am and the second trip at 2:30 pm. As many as 7 rafts will be put into operation. The trips run for 10 km each, stirring and elating you, along the breath-taking landscapes! The big and bouncy river Mhadei ensures a fun-filled trip for you, your family and friends. A minimum of six passengers run a single trip along with trained instructors.

The charges for the trip will be Rs.1800/- per person.

Tourists, locals and all those interested in experiencing white water rafting will have  to assemble at the Earthen Pot restaurant, Sayed Nagar, Valpoi, Sattari, from where a 25 minute drive  and thereafter a 10 minute walk into the Mhadei river valley will take you to the rafting  site.

White water rafting activities are carried out in accordance with the internationally accepted norms.  The instructors are highly trained and operations run with a ‘safety first’ policy. Each passenger will be provided with safety equipments like life jackets, paddles following an instruction session from experts. Prior to departure, a briefing is conducted for safety and other procedures.

The trip is ideal for beginners and children above the age of 12. Secure footwear and proper clothing is mandatory.

For bookings and more information, contact: 9623451758, or log on to www.goa-tourism.com,http://www.goarafting.com/.

Team TNV